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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Greetings federation family and friends! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>It is my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to all of you to attend this year’s National Federation of the Blind of North Dakota annual state convention! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This year’s National Federation of the Blind of North Dakota 2020 Convention goes virtual. Due to the concerns and unpredictability of the COVID pandemic, the convention committee decided that it would be best to host via the zoom platform. This also gives people the opportunity to attend the convention who would not ordinarily attend our convention! We will have guests from different regions around the country. Our convention is open to anyone and everyone. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbnd.org/nfbnd2020">Go here for more information</a> and future updates<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Stay tuned for the announcement of this year’s National Representative for President Mark Riccobono! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dates: September 11 – 12, 2020<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This year is an election year and members must be in good standing to vote. You can <a href="https://www.paypal.com/webapps/shoppingcart?flowlogging_id=2ce96c7005ca1&mfid=1596292124126_2ce96c7005ca1#/checkout/openButton">pay your membership dues</a> via PayPal on our website or send your $5 dues to our treasurer. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Make checks payable to: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of North Dakota or NFBND<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Mail to:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Milton Ota<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>c/o NFBND<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:.5in'>4273 Coventry Drive, South<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Unit E<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fargo, ND 58104-4498<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Registration is free. In order to receive updates and win door prizes, you must be registered! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfbnd.org/nfbnd2020">Go here to register</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions about membership or registration assistance. I can be reached via email or phone<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:Sherrybeth7@gmail.com">Sherrybeth7@gmail.com</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>701-781-3055<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We look forward to your attendance at the National Federation of the Blind of North Dakota 2020 Convention! Join the nation’s blind and live the life you want! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>www.nfb.org<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>